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The Penobscot Nation, formerly known as the Penobscot Tribe of Maine, is the federally recognized tribe of Penobscot in the United States. [2] They are part of the Wabanaki Confederacy, along with the Abenaki, Passamaquoddy, Wolastoqiyik, and Miꞌkmaq nations, all of whom historically spoke Algonquian languages.
The Penobscot Nation is the only tribe so far that has issued direction for citizens to carry their tribal identification. “We encourage all Tribal citizens to carry your Tribal ID, as we ...
Penobscot Indian Island Reservation (Abenaki: Álənαpe Mə́nəhan) is an Indian reservation for the Penobscot Tribe of Maine, a federally recognized tribe of the Penobscot [2] in Penobscot County, Maine, United States, near Old Town. The population was 758 at the 2020 census.
The Wabanaki Confederacy (Wabenaki, Wobanaki, translated to "People of the Dawn" or "Easterner"; also: Wabanakia, "Dawnland" [1]) is a North American First Nations and Native American confederation of five principal Eastern Algonquian nations: the Abenaki, Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy (Peskotomahkati) and Penobscot.
Dec. 6—As Orono moves ahead with plans to erect new welcome signs that feature the Penobscot Nation chief for whom the town was named, there's no definitive history detailing Joseph Orono's ...
Maulian Bryant, Penobscot Nation ambassador and president of the Wabanaki Alliance, said once people understand the importance to Native Americans, they will support it like they did when towns ...
Bryant was elected to the Penobscot Nation Tribal Council in 2016 for a four-year term. In September 2017, Chief Kirk Francis appointed her as the first Tribal Ambassador of the Penobscot Nation. She is a regular fixture at the Maine State House in Augusta where she can be found testifying on behalf of her community and helping to create policy.
Nov. 22—Gov. Janet Mills has met with leaders from five Wabanaki tribes to discuss possible legislation for the upcoming session that would expand the rights and jurisdiction of tribes over ...